Verbal threat, Mentor Gjergjaj, Pristina, 22.12.2017
Association of Journalists of Kosovo was informed by journalist Mentor Gjergjaj that the bodyguard of deputy Prime Minister, Fatmir Limaj tried by force to delete some of the photos in journalists’ telephone. Journalist took pictures of Limaj when the latter was entering the president’s office. The bodyguard took a picture of journalist’s badge.
| State | Kosovë |
|---|---|
| Name and Surname | Mentor Gjergjaj |
| Gender | Mashkull |
| Date | 22/12/2017 00:00 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Frikësim – kërcënim verbal (përfshirë kërcënimet me vdekje) |
| From who | Sigurimi |
| The Offender / Suspect | I Panjohur |
| Type of media | Online |
| Media Name | Gazeta Express |
| Source | Gazetari |
| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | Nuk ka filluar procedurë ligjore |
| Judiciary Status | |
| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Po |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities | Jo |
| A është raportuar incidenti në prokurori? | |
| Associations Respond | AJK instructed Mentor Gjergjaj to immediately report the case to police. Association of Journalists of Kosovo strongly condemns this act and invites police to take care for journalist’s security as well as to ensure that the bodyguard receives deserved sentence.AGK will closely monitor this case and will act in defence of the journalist and the freedom to practice the profession. |